Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 86 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379832
Common Names
- Neuracanthus capitatus
- Capitate Neuracanthus
- Capitate Fish-Hook Cactus
Description
Neuracanthus capitatus (also called 'Capitate Neuracanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in open forests and scrubland, and is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Neuracanthus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neuracanthus capitatus are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neuracanthus capitatus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can also be grown from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Neuracanthus capitatus
Neuracanthus capitatus is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Neuracanthus capitatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neuracanthus capitatus?
Neuracanthus capitatus
What is the natural habitat of Neuracanthus capitatus?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil does Neuracanthus capitatus prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
Species in the Neuracanthus genus
Neuracanthus cladanthacanthus,
Neuracanthus ovalifolius,
Neuracanthus aculeatus,
Neuracanthus neesianus,
Neuracanthus migiurtinus,
Neuracanthus matsabdianus,
Neuracanthus capitatus,
Neuracanthus keniensis,
Neuracanthus grandiflorus,
Neuracanthus gracilior,
Neuracanthus decorus,
Neuracanthus lindaui,
Neuracanthus niveus,
Neuracanthus scaber,
Neuracanthus tephrophyllus,
Neuracanthus subuninervis,
Neuracanthus sphaerostachys,
Neuracanthus robecchii,
Neuracanthus polyacanthus,
Neuracanthus pictus,
Neuracanthus spinosus,
Neuracanthus ukambensis,
Neuracanthus tetragonostachyus,
Neuracanthus madagascariensis,
Neuracanthus brachystachyus,
Neuracanthus leandrii,
Neuracanthus richardianus,
Neuracanthus africanus,
Neuracanthus argyrophyllus,
Neuracanthus pedalis,
Neuracanthus mahajangensis,
Neuracanthus umbraticus,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,